Nuradin
A masculine name of Arabic origin meaning "light of religion".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Nuradin. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Nuradin today is around 13 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Nuradin births was 2013 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Nuradin. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Nuradin with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Nuradin. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2013
5 babies that year
Average age
13
years old
2013 SSA rank
#13,512
Tracked since 2013
Popularity
Nuradin: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Nuradin by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Nuradin during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Nuradin
The name Nuradin has its origins in the Arabic language and Islamic culture. It is a compound name derived from the Arabic words "nur" meaning "light" and "din" meaning "religion" or "faith." The name can be interpreted to mean "light of the faith" or "light of religion."
This name gained popularity during the medieval era in the Middle East and parts of North Africa, where Arabic was the predominant language. It was commonly given to boys born into Muslim families as a reflection of their religious beliefs and the importance placed on enlightenment through faith.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Nuradin can be found in the writings of the renowned Arab historian and scholar Ibn Khaldun, who lived from 1332 to 1406. In his historical works, he mentions a figure named Nuradin al-Basri, a prominent Islamic scholar and jurist from the 8th century.
Throughout Islamic history, several notable figures have borne the name Nuradin. One of the most famous was Nur ad-Din Zangi (1118-1174), a powerful Kurdish Muslim ruler who played a significant role in the Crusades and established the Zengid dynasty in Syria and parts of northern Mesopotamia.
Another prominent figure was Nur ad-Din al-Raniri (1600-1658), a revered Sufi scholar and theologian from Sumatra, Indonesia. He is renowned for his literary works and contributions to the spread of Islam in Southeast Asia.
In the 12th century, Nur ad-Din Mahmud Zangi (1118-1174), a Kurdish military leader and ruler, rose to prominence in the region of modern-day Syria and northern Iraq. He led campaigns against the Crusaders and laid the foundations for the eventual recapture of Jerusalem from the Crusaders.
During the 13th century, Nur ad-Din Arslan Shah I (1201-1259) was the ruler of the Ayyubid dynasty in Aleppo, Syria. He is remembered for his efforts in strengthening the city's defenses and promoting economic and cultural development.
In more recent times, Nuradin Privateer (1917-1999) was a prominent American author and historian who wrote extensively about the French and Indian War and the American Revolution.
It is important to note that the name Nuradin has been used across various regions and time periods, often reflecting the cultural and religious influences of the areas where it was popular.
People
Nuradin + last name combinations
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FAQ
Nuradin: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Nuradin?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Nuradin going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Nuradin a common name?
We classify Nuradin as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Nuradin most popular?
The single biggest year for Nuradin was 2013, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Nuradin is about 13 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Nuradin in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Nuradin a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Nuradin in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Nuradin still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Nuradin in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Nuradin can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How common is the name Nuradin?
For a quick modern take, check how many Americans are named Nuradin on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.